Mark Burstein Presidential Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: LU-RG03-020

Staff Only

This collection is composed of the papers of Mark Burstein, President of Lawrence University from 2013 to 2021. The collection primarily documents Burstein's presidency from his selection through his departure. Materials are in both paper and digial format and contain correspondence, meeting minutes and materials, as well as speeches and writings.

Dates

1996-2021
Majority of material found within 2013-2021

Creator

Office of the President (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

As General University Records, records in this collection that were not widely distributed are closed for 20 years beyond the date of creation. Contact the Archives for more information.

Conditions Governing Use

Lawrence University does not hold the copyright for all materials in this collection. Uses beyond those allowed for fair use under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) require the researcher to secure permission from the copyright holder.

Extent

6 digital files

5 boxes

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Mark Burstein served as sixteenth president of Lawrence University from 2013 to 2021. He holds an MBA in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and received a BA in history and independent studies from Vassar College. Under Burstein’s leadership, Lawrence worked to significantly lower student loan debt for graduating students through the Full Speed to Full Need initiative. He also launched or enhanced curricular programs across disciplines and strengthened efforts to become a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive university. Additionally, Burstein stewarded the university’s physical plan and financial resources, growing the university’s endowment by 100% during his tenure. This growth is due, in part, to the ambitious Be the Light! Campaign, which raised more than $232 million, making it the largest campaign in Lawrence’s history.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged in the original order in which they were received.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession 2021-014 was transferred to the Archives on 2021-06-18.

Processing Information

Processed by Grace Stahl, summer student assistant (physical materials); McKinley Breen, student archives assistant (physical and digital inventories); Lina Rosenberg Foley, circa. 2021.